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Puppy stolen from Wallingford pet store

Waldo, a four-month-old Silky Terrier, was taken from the All Pets Club in Wallingford on September 9, police said.

WALLINGFORD, Conn — Wallingford police are searching for Waldo. 

Waldo, a four-month-old Silky Terrier, was taken from the All Pets Club in Wallingford on September 9, around 2 p.m, police said.

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The theft was caught by store cameras and shows the alleged thief taking the pup. The suspect seen in the video is described as a Black male with long dreadlocks and a white short-sleeve shirt. 

The suspect ducked his head away from the cameras, went to the back area where the dogs are, and hid in the bathroom, according to police.

Credit: Wallingford Police

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The suspect then reportedly sticks his head out of the bathroom and grabs the pup from the closest pen of dogs. Sticking Waldo under his shirt, the suspect then ducks his head and walks out of the store, police said.

Waldo is valued at $3,600.

The police are looking for assistance from the public in identifying this suspect and finding Waldo. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact them at (203)294-2800.  

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Ashley RK Smith is an assignment desk editor at FOX61 News. She can be reached at asmith@fox61.com

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